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Generic name: belladonna and opium (rectal) [ bel-a-don-a-and-oh-pee-um ] Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations Dosage form: rectal suppository (16.2 mg-30 mg; 16.2 mg-60 mg) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Belladonna and opium (rectal)? Belladonna and opium are natural substances made from plant sources. The medicinal form of opium is an opioid pain medication. Belladonna and opium rectal is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by muscle spasms in the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. Belladonna and opium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICIN...

Generic name: cystaran Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Cysteamine hydrochloride (monograph)? Introduction Cystine-depleting agent; an aminothiol. Uses for Cysteamine Hydrochloride Corneal Cystine Crystal Accumulation Treatment of corneal cystine crystal accumulation in patients with cystinosis (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use). Because oral cysteamine does not reverse corneal cystine crystal accumulation in cystinosis patients, concurrent ophthalmic cysteamine is necessary. Temporarily reduces formation of corneal cystine crystals in patients with cystinosis; strict compliance and continued use are necessary for sustained efficacy. Commercially available in US as a 0.44% (of cysteamine) ophthalmic solution that contains the preservative benzalkonium chloride (Cystaran ). Various other ophthal...

Generic name: dalteparin [ dal-te-par-in ] Drug class: Heparins Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (10,000 intl units/ml; 12,500 intl units/0.5 ml; 15,000 intl units/0.6 ml; 18,000 intl units/0.72 ml; 25,000 intl units/ml; 2500 intl units/0.2 ml; 5000 intl units/0.2 ml; 7500 intl units/0.3 ml) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Dalteparin? Dalteparin is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. Dalteparin is used together with aspirin to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack. Dalteparin is also used to prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to...

Generic name: digoxin immune fab [ di-jox-in-im-myoon-fab ] Drug class: Antidotes Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (40 mg) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Digoxin immune fab? Digoxin immune FAB is used as an antidote to treat a life-threatening overdose of digoxin or digitoxin. Digoxin immune FAB is not for treating a mild digitalis overdose. Digoxin immune FAB may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings If possible, before you receive digoxin immune FAB, tell your doctor if you have heart disease or kidney disease, or if you are allergic to antibiotics, papaya, or pineapple. ...

Generic name: vaniqa What is Eflornithine (monograph)? Introduction Hair growth retardant. Uses for Eflornithine Reduction of Unwanted Facial Hair Reduction of unwanted facial hair in women. Eflornithine Dosage and Administration General Marked improvement may occur after 8 weeks of therapy. Hair growth usually returns to baseline levels 8 weeks after discontinuing therapy. Administration Topical Administration Apply to skin as a 13.9% cream. Apply only to affected areas of the face and adjacent involved areas under the chin; not intended for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply a thin film and rub in thoroughly. Do not wash treated areas for at least 4 hours after application. Continue hair removal techniques (e.g., plucking, tweezing, cutting, shaving), as needed, throughout treatment. Do not apply cream for at least 5 minute...

Generic name: gentamicin topical [ jen-ta-mye-sin-top-ik-al ] Drug class: Topical antibiotics What is Gentamicin topical? Gentamicin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Gentamicin topical (for use on the skin) is used to treat skin infections caused by bacteria. Gentamicin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. Before Taking You should not...

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Generic name: a-hydrocort What is Hydrocortisone (systemic) (monograph)? Introduction Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; also exhibits mineralocorticoid activity. Uses for Hydrocortisone (Systemic) Treatment of a wide variety of diseases and conditions principally for glucocorticoid effects as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agent and for its effects on blood and lymphatic systems in the palliative treatment of various diseases. When used for anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties, synthetic glucocorticoids that have minimal mineralocorticoid activity are preferred. Adrenocortical Insufficiency Corticosteroids are administered in physiologic dosages to replace deficient endogenous hormones in patients with adrenocortical insufficiency. Hydrocortisone or cortisone (in conjunction with liberal salt intake) is usually the c...